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Merrifield

Virginia · 20,488 residents · 2.699 sq mi
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Merrifield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,531. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 2000. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $535,100. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 66% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,488
+83%since 2000
from 11,170 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,591 / sq mi
+83%since 2000
from 4,139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.3
+2%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K11K15K18K22K1990201020202024Merrifield
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,531
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,363 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,544
+109%since 2000
from $32,819 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$535,100
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,018
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,057 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.5% in 2000
65.3% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+60%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(5,340)
Black5.8%(648)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(1,442)
Asian29.9%(3,338)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.6%(8,886)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(8,349)
Black6.5%(1,334)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(3,093)
Asian31.2%(6,386)
Other3.7%(761)
Diversity Score86.4%(17,712)
Diversity Score
86
+9%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
42.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 81.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
41.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merrifield, Virginia?

Merrifield, Virginia has about 20,488 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merrifield, Virginia?

The typical household in Merrifield, Virginia earns about $126,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merrifield, Virginia expensive?

In Merrifield, Virginia, the median home is worth about $535,100, and the typical rent is about $2,018 a month.

How educated are people in Merrifield, Virginia?

About 79.0% of adults age 25 and over in Merrifield, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merrifield, Virginia?

About 7.7% of people in Merrifield, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merrifield, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Merrifield, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,089 residents, a change of about 144 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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